Is DaedalMap open source?
The core engine and runtime direction are open. The paid layer is not ownership of public data; it is the maintained operating layer around packs, freshness, packaging, hosted convenience, and support.
What do I get without paying?
The public app and public docs are meant to let people understand the system, try the core workflow, and see how the map-first query model works before they commit to anything.
What is a pack?
A pack is the release unit for data. Instead of treating the repo as the product, DaedalMap treats maintained, versioned data packages as the thing that gets installed, promoted, or made available.
Can I make my own pack?
Yes. That workflow is still being tightened, but the direction is explicit: contributors should be able to build a source pack, document it clearly, run it through QA, and eventually submit it or maintain it over time.
Can I run DaedalMap myself?
Yes. Publicly, there are two paths: use it online or install it yourself.
If you install it yourself, you can either use the packaged local runtime or the GitHub and manual setup path.
Why does the site talk so much about sources?
Because trust depends on source clarity. People need to know what families are in the system, where they came from, how current they are, and what is still stronger or weaker today.
Should I use the hosted app or run it myself?
Use hosted if you want the fastest path in: open the app, start querying, no setup. It is the right default for demos, shared team access, and maintained convenience.
Install it yourself if you want the same engine on your own machine. The packaged local runtime is the easier install path. It works offline once packs are installed, keeps private data on your machine, and removes the hosted-query dependency.
Use the GitHub and manual path when you want deeper deployment control, private catalogs, or more technical customization.
The engine is the same either way. The difference is delivery, trust assumptions, and performance. See install it yourself to get started.
Is the hosted app the same as local use?
Same engine, different operating assumptions. Hosted mode optimizes for convenience and shared access. Installing it yourself optimizes for local control. The packaged local runtime is the easier install, while the GitHub and manual path gives deeper control.